New Paphos (The Base)

The voice of the Seer informs everyone This is acceptable. Etcher may accompany the duende or stay there till he returns
while Fisichella tries to reassure Ealdwig

While we can't go with you we can give you some aid. A ring and an amulet. The ring will bring you back to the base when activated, no matter where you are. And the amulet will protect you from any harm by surrounding you in a large saving bubble that is automatically triggered anything your life is in danger. Each will only work once but this should give you the peace of mind to change it. What do you say? Do this for us and we can give you a duotone reward.

Fiznik explains how the Matrix node works, with some "helpful" comments by the Seer. The tiles are a tool to focus and ammplify magical energy, similar to a magical staff or wand but unable to collect power on its own but much more versitile. One of the common functions of the Matrix is to allow communication and travel between the nodes.

Ealdwig and Etcher step onto the tiles while Fiznik and Valpip perform some magic under the guidance of the Seer. When the tiles finish moving there is a wave of light that outlines the figures then shrinks and the two dissapear.

Converging the Scattered Matrix
A waiting guard quickly hustles a trio into the tent that has been erected. The the tent inside seems oddly comfortable and you are sure it is larger inside than out. The wizard and artificer sit talking with a young half-elven girl your recognize as Sylfir, who works in the tavern. The newly arrived trio of Skeve, Blornvid, and Gardakhan exude an air of comfortable excellence while the seated duo of Ealdwig and Etcher are full of energy and excitement.



Ah, good, we are all here now. He quickly introduced everyone before continuing. Etcher is in the employ of agents who manage a failing manor house that has access to the Matrix. The exciting thing is that one of them is familiar with the device and is willing to share their knowledge once Sylfir and he indicates the waitress takes her place as the properly recognized household head. We hope this will allow us to utilize the tiles properly as well as helping us learn to secure this node from outside arrivals. Sylfir will soon be returning to the manor with Danoll to finish the investiture and claim the manor. After that she will hire adventurers from the expedition to help her secure the manor and surrounding area before bringing in craftsmen and staff to restore the manor. We would like all of you to work together for Sylfir until we have mastered the Matrix lore. This will hopefully get you familiar with the Matrix as you travel to and from the Manor to support your tasks.

He then asks that you each introduce yourselves and explain your background and skills so that you can work together better.

You chat for a while and Valpip, Fiznik and Sylfir discuss among themselves their plans for the manor. Sylfir is getting more excited as details of the manor are gone over. When Danol joins you about an hour later there is only a short conference before you all make you way to the Matrix tiles. The six of you, Sylfir, Danol, Ealdwig, Etcher, Skeeve, and Blornvid will go to the Manor where Sylfirl will inherit the manor. After that Danol will assist her for a couple of days while the four of you try to stabilize the manor and its lands.

The Gem of spell storing is recharged and Skeeve is told to keep the tablet as you will likely be running missions through the Matrix as you have time between jobs for the Manor.

After all preparations have been completed Fiznik contacts the Manor, a function of the matrix the Seer has shown him to do. He explains that any with a trace of magic can learn to access the Matrix through its ritual magic (Ritual Magic trait).Story moves back into the Manor

Edair Duril vs the World Eldair had wound up in the dwarven city of Gamulur after his last job as caravan guard. Not feeling optomistic he saught another employer, the last being a bit too stingy on his promised "bonus" payments for fighting and other hazardous activities. Dwarves were not known to hire humans as guards but still he had caught work of an organization that had been recruiting from this area the last town back. He found the recruiter and found the base wages much better.

The next morning found him floading down river with several other guards on large heavily laden supply barges. The trib was uneventful save catching the edge of one of those new Border Storms. Other than the weather rocking the boat they suddenly found the watter rising to form mist elementals that enjoyed teasing the guards and boatmen. Luckily the captaib was a vetran river master and new the way well enough to avoid crashing the boat and eventually the elementals blew away with the storm.

As Eldair steps off the boat onto the wooden planks of the dock with the other guards he looks around. The butle looks much like any other river port town. The dock hands work to unload the barges under the instruction of an older man who bellows everything.

You lot there! get out of the way. We don't mind the company but you stopping the unloading of the ale. And everyone know the day isn't done till the ale is safely stored in the tavern.
Get along there.

The guardmen move along, the slower ones getting "acciddentally" bumped and jostled as the dock rats move crates. At the end of the dock are some step up into the dockhouse, a rough stone structure that looks half old and ruinous and half new made. Just inside the cool shade a tall hard faced man and guard await.

Right, I'm Captain Tyren, leader of the Silver Fang mercenaries and captain of the guard here abouts. You can sign up with me or make your way to the office with the Sergeant here. They will sort you out.

Guards on me and with that he turns and strides off, obviously expecting to be obeyed.

The guard stand watching as you and your comrades sort yourselves out.

Let me know if you follow the captain to be a camp guard or go with the seargent to explore other options. Give me a sence of your attitude and add some OOC on prefered encouters or adventures.